In a decisive move to combat the rising wave of financial cybercrime, leading fintech platform PalmPay Limited has taken its anti-fraud campaign to the streets of Kano. The company's Managing Director, Chika Nwosu, personally led a road walk on 18 November 2025, mobilizing hundreds of local youths to raise public awareness.
PalmPay's Zero-Fraud Ambition
While unveiling the campaign, Mr. Nwosu revealed that PalmPay is committed to creating a completely healthy financial ecosystem. He stated that the company's ultimate goal is to eliminate fraudulent activities on its platform entirely, ensuring no customer falls victim to scammers.
"We are gathered here today because of our program, the anti-fraud campaign," Nwosu told participants. "We want to eliminate everything that is fraudulent on our platform. We don't want anyone using PalmPay to become a victim of fraudsters." He acknowledged that while fraud incidents are on a decline, this is not a reason to relax, reinforcing their target of reducing fraud to zero.
Direct Customer Advisory Against Scammers
The Managing Director issued a stern warning to all PalmPay users, urging extreme caution with online interactions. His primary advice focused on the danger of clicking unverified links.
"My message to customers is they should be very careful," Nwosu cautioned. "Don't click on any link simply because you see it on your phone or Facebook. Make sure to verify the link before clicking. If you don't trust a link, it's best not to click on it."
He explained that the campaign was a direct response to customer complaints received through the company's social media platforms and customer care lines, demonstrating PalmPay's proactive approach to user security.
Broader National Context on Financial Crime
This grassroots initiative by PalmPay coincides with a significant national warning from the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. The Minister recently spoke out against obstructing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from performing its lawful duties.
Fagbemi's statement came in the wake of an incident where former Kogi State governor, Yahya Bello, was reportedly shielded from arrest by the EFCC by his successor, Governor Usman Ododo. The Minister emphasized that the EFCC is legally empowered to invite any person for investigations, and such obstructions are "insufferably disquieting."
Together, these developments highlight a growing multi-faceted effort across both private and public sectors to tackle financial crimes and fraud in Nigeria.
